Technical Writing school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

The Technical Writing course focuses on various forms of technical writing ranging from the traditional linear format to those in an on-line hypertext format. This course exposes students to the knowledge, rhetorical conventions, and true-to-life experiences needed for contemporary professional writing in the workplace. The course also emphasizes the grammatical and stylistic conventions of business and technical writing.

You Will Learn How To

Write clear, effective technical documents, including user manuals and technical reports
Assess your target audience and develop documents to meet their needs
Choose the appropriate writing style to communicate to specialized audiences
Build effective sentences, paragraphs and sections that explain information clearly
Employ diagrams, tables, charts and other graphical tools effectively
Create informative and interesting content that your readers ...

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How You Will Benefit
Organize your material by purpose and audience
Write with greater clarity and precision—in less time
Present complex technical information simply
Know the purpose of your writing before you begin
Recognize the needs of your audience
Learn how to use illustrations
Produce final drafts to make the “write�impression with your superiors
What You Will Cover
LESSON 1
The Territory

Aspects of technical writing
Technical report elem...

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This nationally recognized Technical Writing online training program is designed for anyone who wishes to develop their technical writing abilities to a professional level. Students will learn research methods, audience considerations, style, drafting and revision techniques, how to work in a collaborative environment, and more. A variety of media and formats will be studied, including websites, emails, proposals, memos, and instructions. This Technical Writing online certificate program is only...

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The online Technical Writing Certificate
of Completion introduces students to the many aspects of contemporary technical writing practices and helps them develop the skills and confidence to communicate complex technical concepts simply and effectively. Students can take individual courses or the entire series

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Technical writing plays an extremely important role in the business field and high tech world. With increasing reliance on sophisticated technology, writt...

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